This page contains links to several out of print books written by Dr. Aaron N. Moen. These books were published by CornerBrook Press while Dr. Moen was a Professor in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University.

Dr. Moen’s curriculum vitae

Moen, A. N. 1984.Biology and Management of Wild Ruminants.CornerBrook Press, New York.

Moen, A. N., Severinghaus, C. W., and Moen, R. A. 1986.Deer CAMP, Computer-Assisted Management Program Operating Manual and Tutorial.CornerBrook Press, New York.

Moen, A. N. and Moen, R. A. 1985.Deer Management at the Bernheim Foundation Properties Clermont, Kentucky.CornerBrook Press, New York.

Moen, A. N. 1984. Deer Management at the Crane Memorial Reservation and Wildlife Refuge.CornerBrook Press, New York.

Moen, A. N. and Moen, R. A. 1985.Computer Programs for Natural Resource Analysis and Management.CornerBrook Press, New York.

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The Biology and Management of Wild Ruminants is a 7 part book series that summarizes what was known about wild ruminants through the 1980’s. The book series includes results of literature searches on each topic in the books. Each page in the book is reproduced below.

Introduction to Biology and Management of Wild Ruminants

Part I. Physical, Chemical, and Genetic Characteristics of Wild Ruminants

Part II. Behavior of Wild Ruminants

Part III. The Physiology and Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Part IV. Forage Characteristics and Range Relationships of Wild Ruminants

Part V. Meteorology and Thermal Relationships of Wild Ruminants

Part VI. Populations and the Concept of Carrying Capacity

Part VII. The Management of Wild Ruminants

Part I. Physical, Chemical, and Genetic Characteristics of Wild Ruminants

Introduction to Part I

Chapter 1. Physical Characteristics

Introduction

Topic 1. Mass, Weight, and Growth

Topic 2. Geometry

Topic 3. Systems Characteristics

Chapter 2. Organs, Glands, Chemical Composition, and Genetic Characteristics

Introduction

Topic 1. Characteristics of Organs and Glands

Topic 2. Chemical Characteristics

Topic 3. Genetic Characteristics

Part II. Behavior of Wild Ruminants

Introduction to Part II

Chapter 3. Senses, Communications, and the Use of Space

Introduction

Topic 1. Senses

Topic 2. Communications

Topic 3. The Use of Space

Chapter 4. Activities and Patterns

Introduction.

Topic 1. Categories of Activities

Topic 2. Activity Locations and Times

Chapter 5. Interactions Within and Between Species

Introduction

Topic 1. Intraspecific Interactions

Topic 2. Interspecies Interactions

Part III. The Physiology and Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Introduction to Part III

Chapter 6. Systems Physiology

Introduction

Topic 1. Gastrointestinal System Functions

Topic 2. Cardiovascular System Functions

Topic 3. Respiratory System Functions

Topic 4. Reproductive System Functions

Topic 5. Excretory System Functions

Topic 6. Skeletal System Functions

Topic 7. Muscular System Functions

Topic 8. Nervous System Functions

Chapter 7. Energy Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Introduction

Topic 1. Factors Affecting Energy Metabolism

Topic 2. Measurements of Energy Metabolism

Topic 3. Estimates of Energy Costs for Production

Topic 4. Estimates of the Energy Costs of Activities

Topic 5. Vital Sign: Metabolism Relationships

Topic 6. Ecological Metabolism

Chapter 8. Protein Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Introduction

Topic 1. Factors Affecting Protein Metabolism

Topic 2. Measurements of Protein Metabolism

Topic 3. Estimates of Protein Costs for Maintenance and Production

Chapter 9. Mineral, Water, and Vitamin Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Introduction

Topic 1. Mineral Metabolism

Topic 2. Water Metabolism

Topic 3. Vitamin Metabolism

Chapter 10. Factors Affecting the Physiology and Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Introduction

Topic 1. Parasites, Diseases, and Abnormalities

Topic 2: Natural and Introduced Toxins

Topic 3: Drug Effects, Serology, and Physical Restraining Devices

Part IV. Forage Characteristics and Range Relationships of Wild Ruminants

Introduction to Part IV

Chapter 11. Forage Characteristics and the Digestibility of Plant Tissue

Introduction

Topic 1. Cell Characteristics and Digestibilities

Topic 2. Chemical Characteristics

Topic 3. Diet Digestibilities

Chapter 12. Forage Consumption by Wild Ruminants

Introduction

Topic 1. Food Habits and Preferences

Topic 2. Observed Forage Consumption and Passage Rates

Topic 3. Calculations of Forage Required, Energy Base

Topic 4. Calculations of Forage Required, Protein Base

Topic 5. Calculations of Forage Required, Mineral Base

Chapter 13. Primary Production and Forage for Wild Ruminants

Introduction

Topic 1. Primary Production and Forage in Different Plant Communities

Topic 2. Forage Production Responses to Different Ecological Perturbations

Part V. Meteorology and Thermal Relationships of Wild Ruminants

Introduction to Part V

Chapter 14. Meteorology and Thermal Characteristics of the Range

Introduction

Topic 1. Radiant Energy

Topic 2. Temperature Patterns and Barometric Pressure

Topic 3. Wind Characteristics

Topic 4. Atmospheric Humidity

Topic 5. Precipitation

Chapter 15. Thermal Characteristics and Basic Heat Transfer

Introduction

Topic 1. Radiation Exchange

Topic 2. Convection

Topic 3. Conduction

Topic 4. Evaporation

Chapter 16. Thermal Energy Balance Calculations

Introduction

Topic 1. Summations

Topic 2. Overall Heat Transfer Coefficients

Topic 3. Thermoregulation

Chapter 17. Range Appraisals and Evaluations of Animal Responses

Introduction

Topic 1. Appraisal of Seasonal Range Conditions

Topic 2. Evaluations of Seasonal Animal Responses

Part VI. Populations and the Concept of Carrying Capacity

Introduction to Part VI

Chapter 18. Population Estimates and Structures

Introduction

Topic 1. Population Estimates

Topic 2. Population Structures

Chapter 19. Population Rates and Predictions

Introduction

Topic 1. Age-Related Reproductive and Mortality Rates

Topic 2. Weight-Related Reproductive and Mortality Rates

Topic 3. Indices of Natality and Mortality Rates

Topic 4. Population Predictions

Topic 5. Evaluations of Factors Affecting Net Population Growth

Chapter 20. Calculations of Carrying Capacity

Introduction

Topic 1. Forage Resources

Topic 2. Space Resources

Part VII. The Management of Wild Ruminants

Introduction to Part VII

Chapter 21. Management of Wild Ruminant Habitats

Introduction

Topic 1. Politically-Defined Land Areas

Topic 2. Habitat Management Areas

Topic 3. Habitat Management Practices

Topic 4. Commercial Priorities

Chapter 22. Biologically-Based Species Management

Introduction

Topic 1. Sustained Yield

Topic 2. Harvest Reports

Topic 3. Specific Population Manipulations

Chapter 23. Improper Range Use

Introduction

Topic 1. Overpopulation Effects

Topic 2. The Protectionist Approach

Chapter 24. Sociological and Economic Considerations

Introduction

Topic 1. Sociological Considerations

Topic 2. Economic Considerations

Chapter 25. Research Needs

Introduction

Topic 1. Biological Research Needs

Topic 2. Sociological Research Needs

Topic 3. Economic Research Needs